November 6, 2015

Getting less sleep may be better than waking up several times during the night. Scientists found that people who had their sleep interrupted experienced more mood swings than those who slept for a shorter time but didn’t wake up. Poor sleep has been linked to stress and depression and interrupted sleep could be an important factor. Source Link
 
For American teenagers, interacting with media is equal to a full-time job. A study found that the typical teen spends nine hours a day with screens large and small, often with both running at the same time. Watching television programs and listening to music are the top pastimes, with boys spending more time with video games and girls using more social media. Source Link
 
Something that you might find in any pocket or purse could be deadly to your dog. Veterinarians are warning that the artificial sweetener xylitol used in sugar-free gum can poison a dog. Xylitol can also be found in gummy vitamins, toothpaste, mints, melatonin sleep aids and specialty peanut butter. Source Link